Tolland Animal Control to Conduct Unlicensed Dog Survey

From the Town of Tolland:

TOLLAND, CT- The Tolland Animal Control Department would likc to notify residents that a survey unlicensed dogs will be conducted. Pursuant to the Regulations of State Agencies Section 22-349-1, Animal Control Officers will be contacting residents at random beginning next month. This activity will begin on or about April 1, 2016 and conclude by May 31, 2016.

Reminder to dog owners: Dogs age six months and older are required to be licensed. Licenses are available in the Town Clerk's Officc locatcd in Town Hall during regular business hours. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Friday closed. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. All dog licenses purchased from June l, 2015 to present are considered current and owners may renew their licenses beginning in June 2016. If you no longer own or the dog is deceased, please contact 860-871-3676 to update our

licensing database or send an email to animalcontrol@tolland.org including the owner's name, address and the dog's name. Be sure to include why the dog isn't licensed.

IMPORTANT: Please take note that by failing to license your dog(s) with the town each year, you are also in violation of Connecticut State Statute 522-338. This violation carries an additional penalty of $75.00 for each unlicensed dog owned or kept by you, should an infraction ticket is issued. Animal Control Officers are required to issue infraction tickets to those in violation of the State statute. If you have any questions regarding licensing, please contact our office at 860-871-3676.